2019 Willow Springs Monterey County, California Chardonnay

In Monterey County, home to diverse soils and with a cool climate thanks to its proximity to the Pacific Ocean, some of California’s finest Chardonnay grapes are being grown — and being utilized in the exceptional Chardonnay wine made by Willow Springs.

Like few other white wines, Chardonnay can take on the personality not only of its place of origin, but also its winemaker. A cool-climate Chardonnay is going to taste different than one from a warmer growing area. Typically, there will be plenty of fruit flavor regardless of its region of origin, but the specific impressions can run the gamut from citrus fruits to stone fruits.

At Willow Springs, Chardonnay is made in a fresh style that emphasizes a cornucopia of fruit flavors. It’s an exceptional rendition of the variety from a region that’s producing some of California’s best.